Vikings fans are choosing sides for the big game

01 February 2018

Wrestling masks have replaced the dog masks.

The Super Bowl media sessions, especially the time with the New England Patriots, hasn't been as fun without Rob Gronkowski. They're staying relaxed, loose and won't be intimidated by their opponent's incredible success.

"So, I'm just trying to protect it the best way I can". We know why we're here.

"He's got to take a deep breath and say, 'You know what, bring the guy back". Who can forget Deflategate, the scandal that the Pats supposedly under-inflated footballs on objective in their victory against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game of the 2014-15 NFL playoffs. They created underdog T-shirts that were sold with all proceeds going to the Philadelphia school district's not-for-profit arm.

In their 38-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game, Philadelphia forced three turnovers - one fumble and two interceptions - as they turned an early 7-0 first-quarter deficit into a rout. During that season, the Patriots were caught videotaping the signals of the New York Jets' defensive coaches' during one game.

New England Patriots fan Art Silva was raised on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., some 1,551 miles east of Sioux City.

Howard Stern made clear Tuesday where he stands in the feud between National Football League quarterback Tom Brady and a Boston radio host over a comment about Brady's daughter.

Reimer has since been suspended by WEEI, which recently extended an agreement that would include appearances by Brady, but the quarterback is reportedly reconsidering that arrangement. If they hold up, the Pats will win their sixth Super Bowl.

The Eagles jumped out to a seven-point lead back in Super Bowl XXXIX and then the turnovers changed everything.

- The Patriots, led by veterans like quarterback Tom Brady and linebacker James Harrison, have played-and won-big games before. Just ask Philly's playoff opponents: The Eagles' disruptive front combined for four sacks, 19 quarterback hits and 13 passes deflected in wins over the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings. But to beat Brady and the Patriots on Super Sunday, you need to play a ideal game and find a little luck along the way.

Even sweeter if he can finish the weekend by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

"The only new turf we put in was the end zones and the 50, you can see the panel with the shield", said Ed Mangan of the NFL.

"To me, this isn't any different". You make friends with guys who become brothers and some guys who are going to be a part of your life for the rest of your life. There's good coaches you go against every week.